2022 AWG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2164.3917 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1939.2430 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2049.4146 UGX

2022 AWG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AWG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2164.3917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1939.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 225.1488 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1961.1402 to the December average rate of 2047.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2164.3917 was up 4.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 2065.8518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,821,959 UGX

2021 Average 9,962,011 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 9,696,215 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,125,743.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2146.9412

1935.2482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1996.3704, compared to 2102.4588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 106.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1996.3704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2102.4588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 140.1971 UGX (High: 2098.4817 / Low: 1958.2846). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.1987 UGX (High: 1969.8458 / Low: 1946.6471).

May Spread (Volatile) ±140.1971

January Spread (Stable) ±23.1987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 37.8669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.8669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 2129.3001) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1965.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +164.1539 (+8.35%).

2022 Avg (August) 2129.3001

2021 Avg (August) 1965.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1969.8458	1946.6471	1961.1402
February	1971.6286	1939.2430	1952.8892
March	2012.6767	1960.2338	1995.3679
April	1989.7469	1954.0272	1969.8008
May	2098.4817	1958.2846	2016.4250
June	2110.1603	2064.1486	2082.5994
July	2154.7167	2066.5381	2111.9855
August	2164.3917	2084.8897	2129.3001
September	2157.3112	2091.6830	2120.5180
October	2140.5156	2095.6664	2121.8112
November	2104.0018	2072.2210	2083.9443
December	2077.1571	2018.8888	2047.1938